James Rodriguez leads Colombia past Uruguay, 2-0, at World Cup

Don't be fooled by his given name. It reads "James" but is pronounced "HAH-mez." Also, don't be fooled by his age (22) and dearth of World Cup experience (none before this one). The baby-faced James Rodriguez brought some serious star power...

The 22-year-old was simply spectacular, cool-headed and precise, something he has been doing throughout the tournament. In a decisive match, where the loser goes home, James — as he is known in Colombia– was the star. Uruguay was still reeling from the Luis Suarez bite and suspension fiasco. Los Celestes clearly missed Suarez — their best player — and were unable to stop the...

Proving how much this match meant, not only to fans, but to the players that battled so hard at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza, James — as the #10 for Colombia is known — cried, after losing to Brazil. It was Colombia’s first defeat in this World Cup, following an incredible campaign that captured the world’s imagination. But today, the lack of experience and Brazil’s...

Who can forget the two beauties James scored, in Colombia’s 2-0 win over Uruguay in the round of 16? For many, the first goal from that match is the best goal of the 2014 World Cup and will surely be part of any summary once the tournament is over. But James also caught viewers interest with this genius celebratory dance, along with his teammates. The passion and enthusiasm...

James Rodriguez: compared to Diego Maradona. Photo: Reuters Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has likened James Rodriguez to Diego Maradona after his sublime volley inspired Colombia to a 2-0 victory in the World Cup last 16. "For me, special talents are those who do things that are completely out of the ordinary," said Tabarez, whose side were beaten by two Rodriguez goals at Rio de...

This World Cup was supposed to be about Brazil's Neymar and Argentina's Lionel Messi. Both have performed admirably, but one player from the only other South American country still in the tournament has arguably outperformed both so far: Colombia's James Rodriguez. Though his success in Brazil has brought him a new level of global recognition, Rodriguez began this tournament...

Colombia forward James Rodriguez is in the class of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, according to Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez. Rodriguez, 22, opened the scoring with a brilliant volley before adding a second to beat Uruguay and set up a quarter-final with hosts Brazil. Analysis Phil Neville Former England defender on MOTD "James Rodriguez was sensational. He...

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